ESTRO, The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, was founded in Milano in September 1980 as a Society of individual members working in the field of radiotherapy and oncology. Its principal objectives are to:

Foster radiation oncology in all its aspects

Develop standards for the Q.A. of radiation oncology, radiophysics, radiation technology and radiobiology in Europe and stimulate their implementation

Improve the standards of cancer treatment by establishing radiation oncology as a clinical specialty integrated with other cancer treatment modalities

Promote international exchange of scientific information on radiotherapy & oncology and related fields of science such as radiophysics and radiobiology

Set standards for education and practice in radiation oncology and associated professions

Establish relationships and cooperation with international, regional and national societies and bodies in the field of radiation oncology.